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Salivary Glands - Oral: The Histology Guide - University Of Leeds Describe the histological features of the submandibular salivary gland in brief. Answer. The important histological features of the submandibular salivary gland: Presence of both serous and mucous acini. Mucous acini are made up of truncated columnar cells with flattened basal nuclei. They are … [Read more...] about Salivary Glands – Oral: The Histology Guide – University Of Leeds

Nasal Cavity: Anatomy, Structure, Parts, Blood Supply Question 1. Enumerate the openings into the lateral wall of the nose. Answer. The following structures open in the lateral wall of the nose: Sphenoidal air sinus: Opens into the sphenoethmoidal recess. Posterior ethmoidal air sinuses: Open into the superior meatus. Middle ethmoidal air sinuses: Open on the … [Read more...] about Nasal Cavity Anatomy: Structure, Parts, And Blood Supply Explained

Paranasal Sinuses: Anatomy, Structure And Functions Paranasal Air sinuses What are the paranasal air sinuses? Name them and enumerate their functions. Answer. The paranasal air sinuses are air-filled cavities in the paranasal bones, such as the frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, and maxilla. They are named according to the bones in which they are present, i.e.: Frontal … [Read more...] about Paranasal Sinuses: Anatomy, Structure And Functions

Maxillary Sinus: Anatomy And Structure Describe the maxillary air sinus under the following headings: Location, Boundaries, Drainage, Development and Applied anatomy. Answer. Maxillary Air Sinus Location The maxillary air sinus is the largest paranasal air sinus located in the body of the maxilla. Maxillary Air Sinus Boundaries It is a … [Read more...] about Maxillary Sinus: Anatomy And Structure

Oral Cavity: Anatomy, Tongue Muscles, Nerves And Vessels Question 1. What are the parts of the oral cavity? List their boundaries. Answer. The oral cavity (mouth) is divided into two parts: an outer smaller part called the vestibule of the mouth and an inner larger part called oral cavity proper. Boundaries of vestibule of mouth Oral Cavity Externally: Lips … [Read more...] about Oral Cavity: Anatomy, Tongue Muscles, Nerves And Vessels